rivet
- IPA[ˈrɪvɪt]
英式
- a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place；a device similar to a rivet for holding seams of clothing together.
- join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets；hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement
verb: rivet, 3rd person present: rivets, gerund or present participle: riveting, past tense: riveted, past participle: riveted
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place a rectangular plate containing an iron rivet a device for punching rivet holes
- ▪ a device similar to a rivet for holding seams of clothing together.
動詞
- 1. join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets the linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear the riveted plates of the floor
- 2. hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement the grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot
- ▪ attract and completely engross (someone) he was riveted by the newsreels shown on television
- ▪ direct (one's eyes or attention) intently all eyes were riveted on him
